2018 Ram 1500 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT Engine towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2018 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT Engine run from 5,020 - 10,620 lbs depending on cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, box length, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2018 towing guide publications. Citations for 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT Engine available below.

2018 Ram 1500
5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT Engine RANGE
5,020 - 10,620 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
1,760 LBS
MAX GCWR
15,975 LBS
Towing data

2018 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT Engine towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2018 Ram towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, and GCWR.

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,680 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,250 lbs Base 5,217.41 lbs Base F/R 2,973.35 lbs / 2,244.06 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.11 (PDF p.7)
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,680 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,070 lbs Base 5,217.41 lbs Base F/R 2,973.35 lbs / 2,244.06 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.11 (PDF p.7)
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,630 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,190 lbs Base 5,269.06 lbs Base F/R 3,039.71 lbs / 2,229.35 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.10 (PDF p.6)
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,630 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,010 lbs Base 5,269.06 lbs Base F/R 3,039.71 lbs / 2,229.35 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.10 (PDF p.6)
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,340 lbs Base 5,144.44 lbs Base F/R 2,967.18 lbs / 2,177.26 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.7 (PDF p.3)
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,160 lbs Base 5,144.44 lbs Base F/R 2,967.18 lbs / 2,177.26 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.7 (PDF p.3)
RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,590 lbs 14,350 lbs 9,210 lbs Base 4,760.64 lbs Base F/R 2,718.99 lbs / 2,041.65 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.8 (PDF p.4)
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,590 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,660 lbs Base 4,760.64 lbs Base F/R 2,718.99 lbs / 2,041.65 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.8 (PDF p.4)
RAM 1500 4X2 REG SLT 8' BOX
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,660 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,620 lbs Base 4,938.38 lbs Base F/R 2,871.11 lbs / 2,067.27 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.9 (PDF p.5)
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,660 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,450 lbs Base 4,938.38 lbs Base F/R 2,871.11 lbs / 2,067.27 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.9 (PDF p.5)
RAM 1500 4X2 REG SPORT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,200 lbs 1,350 lbs 10,250 lbs 5,020 lbs Base 4,853.2 lbs Base F/R 2,762.79 lbs / 2,090.41 lbs GAWR F/R 3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Sport p.12 (PDF p.8)
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,520 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,170 lbs Base 5,378.5 lbs Base F/R 3,135.75 lbs / 2,242.75 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.17 (PDF p.13)
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,520 lbs 13,800 lbs 7,990 lbs Base 5,378.5 lbs Base F/R 3,135.75 lbs / 2,242.75 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.17 (PDF p.13)
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,440 lbs 15,850 lbs 9,810 lbs Base 5,457.8 lbs Base F/R 3,217.2 lbs / 2,240.6 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.16 (PDF p.12)
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,440 lbs 13,800 lbs 7,760 lbs Base 5,457.8 lbs Base F/R 3,217.2 lbs / 2,240.6 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.16 (PDF p.12)
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW SSV 5'7" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,470 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,060 lbs Base 5,429.23 lbs Base F/R 3,130.67 lbs / 2,298.56 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 65RFE Transmission · SRW · SSV p.18 (PDF p.14)
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,470 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,510 lbs Base 5,429.23 lbs Base F/R 3,130.67 lbs / 2,298.56 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Spd Automatic 65RFE Transmission · SRW · SSV p.18 (PDF p.14)
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,580 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,210 lbs Base 5,322.69 lbs Base F/R 3,125.43 lbs / 2,197.26 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.13 (PDF p.9)
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,580 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,040 lbs Base 5,322.69 lbs Base F/R 3,125.43 lbs / 2,197.26 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy) · SRW · Slt p.13 (PDF p.9)
RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 6'4" BOX
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,370 lbs 14,350 lbs 8,930 lbs Base 4,975.12 lbs Base F/R 2,862.32 lbs / 2,112.8 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.14 (PDF p.10)
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,370 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,380 lbs Base 4,975.12 lbs Base F/R 2,862.32 lbs / 2,112.8 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.14 (PDF p.10)
RAM 1500 4X4 REG SLT 8' BOX
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,480 lbs 15,975 lbs 10,430 lbs Base 5,121.08 lbs Base F/R 3,045.27 lbs / 2,075.81 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.15 (PDF p.11)
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,480 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,250 lbs Base 5,121.08 lbs Base F/R 3,045.27 lbs / 2,075.81 lbs GAWR F/R 3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Spd Auto 8HP70 Trans (Buy-US) · SRW · Slt p.15 (PDF p.11)
GUIDE POLICY COVERAGE
PARTIAL
Passenger / options / tongue fields stay blank when the guide omits them.
PUBLISHED LOAD INPUTS PASSENGER / OPTIONS / TONGUE
300 / N/A / 10%
N/A means the reviewed guide notes omit that field.
PAYLOAD METHOD GUIDE FORMULA
Payload = GVWR – Base Weight.
Payload = GVWR – Base Weight. · Estimated values · Rounded to nearest 10 lbs · pounds
SOURCE GUIDE REFERENCE
p.4 (PDF p.16)
2018 Ram 1500 Towing Guide
VIEW PARTIAL GUIDE NOTES
PARTIAL GUIDE POLICY

Ground rules behind every 2018 Ram towing number.

These are the source-backed guide notes Ram actually prints for the 1500 family in 2018.

FIG. 2018 LOAD Published Assumptions

Load assumptions the guide explicitly prints

  • Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver and passengers.
  • Conventional tongue weight: 10% of gross trailer weight.
FIG. 2018 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from base weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR – Base Weight.
  • Values: Published as estimated (not guaranteed).
  • Units: pounds
  • Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.
FIG. 2018 STD Standards + Limits

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Class IV receiver max tongue weight: 1,100 lbs. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Weight-distributing hitch recommended for trailers over 5,000 lbs. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • QUAD CAB AND CREW CAB MODELS WITH OFF ROAD TIRE (S/C TXN), ALL TERRAIN TIRE (S/C TWG) OR STEEL WHEEL (S/C WFP) HAVE 6800 LB GVWR. p.5 (PDF p.1)
  • ALL MODELS WITH 22 INCH TIRES (S/C TY4) HAVE 6200 LB GVWR. p.5 (PDF p.1)
  • BIG HORN AND LONE STAR PACKAGES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L V6 ECODIESEL ENGINE AND A 3.92 AXLE RATIO HAVE 13,750 LB. GCWR. p.5 (PDF p.1)
FIG. 2018 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
FIG. 2018 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2018 towing guide

  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • All weights are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10 lb. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Payload = GVWR – Base Weight. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Options Weight is option content above 33 percent of sales volume. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Trailer equipment weight = Class IV receiver hitch is 11.1 lb (if not already included in options weight). p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Trailer Hitch is 10 lb if TWR is less or equal to 5,000 lb and 65 lb if TWR is greater than 5,000 lb. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • The recommended tongue weight for a conventional hitch is 10 percent of the gross trailer weight. The maximum tongue weight for Class IV receiver hitch is limited to 1100 lb. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • Weight Distributing Hitch is recommended for trailers over 5,000 lb. p.4 (PDF p.16)
  • QUAD CAB AND CREW CAB MODELS WITH OFF ROAD TIRE (S/C TXN), ALL TERRAIN TIRE (S/C TWG) OR STEEL WHEEL (S/C WFP) HAVE 6800 LB GVWR. p.5 (PDF p.1)
  • ALL MODELS WITH 22 INCH TIRES (S/C TY4) HAVE 6200 LB GVWR. p.5 (PDF p.1)
  • BIG HORN AND LONE STAR PACKAGES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L V6 ECODIESEL ENGINE AND A 3.92 AXLE RATIO HAVE 13,750 LB. GCWR. p.5 (PDF p.1)
NOTES: This strip shows only the guide-wide assumptions, warnings, standards, and availability limits Ram explicitly prints for this family. Missing fields stay blank instead of being inferred.
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Cross-Year

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2015 5.7L V8 HEMI
Range: 6,740 - 10,650 lbs
Max rating 10,650 LBS
2016 5.7L V8 HEMI
Range: 5,030 - 10,640 lbs
Max rating 10,640 LBS
2017 5.7L V8 HEMI
Range: 5,030 - 10,640 lbs
Max rating 10,640 LBS
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2018 Ram 1500 Towing Guide

Audit Scope PAGES: 7-18 (PDF PAGES: 3-14)
PDF Creation Date 2017-09-18